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    Vinny Haydu, 60, passed away on May 4, 2024.  He was born in Akron on July 2, 1963, to Jackie (Zajdel) Haydu and Don (Maryann) Haydu.  Vinny went to St. Mathew and Hoban High School, finishing his senior year at Springfield High Class of 1981. He worked many jobs during his lifetime, but his favorite was a carpenter with his little brother Keith.   Vinny grew up in Springfield Township but lived in Portage Lakes for 35 years. He loved “The Hood”...

  Roy Hartman, 72, passed away on April 7, 2024.  He was born in Avon Lake on August 7, 1951, to the late Earl and Ruth Hartman.  Roy graduated from Avon Lake High School and went on to be a student at Bluffton College.  During his time at Bluffton, he met Robin DeVane whom he married on May 15, 1974, later settling in Pittsfield, Ohio.   Roy spent his career with the Lorain County Metro Parks as a Ranger, rising to the rank of Senior Naturalist. He...

Gloria Booth, 82, passed away on April 17, 2024.  She was born on July 30, 1941, in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Clem and Mary Hashman.   Gloria loved preparing Family Dinners, especially Christmas cookies and desserts. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Gloria was a great supporter of the Cleveland Indians both by watching on the television and by going to the games. But most of all her favorite moments were spending time with...

Bonnie Maple, 94, passed away on April 10, 2024, at the Western Reserve Masonic Community.  She was born on March 8, 1930, to the late Ernest and Nellie Shaffer in Harlan, West Virginia.  Living in West Virginia is where she grew to love the mountains.     Bonnie’s family was the center of her life and she took great pride in being a fine homemaker.  She loved to travel and later in life helped plan retiree travels throughout the States and...

Frank Weaver, 82, passed away on April 9, 2024.  He was born in York, Pennsylvania on May 22, 1941, to the late Frank, Sr. and Dorothy Weaver. Frank started the Portage Lakes boat parade back in 1976.  It has since grown to include antique boat shows, sandcastle building, light-up the lakes parade, and our beloved fireworks!  He had many hobbies over the years including coin collecting, genealogy, boating, woodworking, and cheering for his beloved Cleveland...

Sandra Kiefer, 73, passed away on April 7, 2024.  She was born on February 1, 1951, in Akron to the late John and Catherine Marsh.    Along with her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her sister, Rita McKinstry, and son-in-law, Wayne Bond.  She is survived by her son, David (Bethany) Stevens; daughter, Katrinka Bond; grandchildren, Bridgette Stevens, David (Eunice) Maze, Chelsea (Nick) Lucik; great-grandchildren, Ameila, Owen, and Lydia; brothers, Paul and Johnny...

Wayne Smith, 99 years and 243 days passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, after a short illness.  He was born on August 6, 1924, or it could have been August 7, 1924, in Lincoln County, West Virginia to the late Walter and Margie (Hager) Smith.   Declared 4-F for WWII, Wayne worked as a civilian at the Norfolk Navy yard and then Firestone Airwings.  Wayne would continue to work at Firestone doing machine repair for 46 years, retiring in 1989.    Wayne belonged...

Mary Lou Williams, 92, passed away on April 3, 2024.  She was born in Akron on July 3, 1931, to the late John and Mary (Muntzing) Slawter.  She married Jerry Williams on June 6, 1954. They were blessed with four children. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the focus and joy of her life as a homemaker. Her family will be eternally grateful for the countless hours of her love, care, concern, and prayers for them and all in need. She was truly a prayer...

Gene Kalamajka, 66, passed away on April 1, 2024. He was born in Barberton on January 6, 1958, to the late William and Pearl Kalamajka.  Gene served in the Ohio Army National Guard from 1976-1981. He was a volunteer firefighter for Coventry Township from 1979 to 1982.  Gene worked for Revere Local School System for 30 years with the nickname of Grumpy. He took pride in his work, caring for the school and making it look good.  All the kids and faculty did and will always hold a...